Revenue Management Glossary

Stay Controls

Definition

Stay Controls, also known as capacity controls, are restrictions applied to hotel bookings to manage room availability and maximize profitability during periods of high demand. These controls help filter potential reservations based on length of stay and arrival/departure patterns.

How to use it

These controls allow revenue managers to strategically filter bookings, ensuring that room nights are sold in ways that maximize profit during high-demand windows.

Formula

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Related Terms

Minimum Length of Stay (MinLOS), Maximum Length of Stay (MaxLOS), Closed to Arrival (CTA), Closed to Departure (CTD), Stay-Through Restriction
“Strategically applied Stay Controls allow hotels to maximize revenue by aligning booking patterns with demand forecasts.”

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